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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.92, 13,947.74 and 5,135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.92, 13,947.74 and 5,135.55 is: 7,705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.92 : 13,947.74 = 5,135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.92/13,947.74 = 5,135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.92x = 13,947.74 × 5,135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.92x = 71,629,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,629,290.48/9,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,705.45

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